Again this year, we’ve rounded up the year’s most-commented-on WSB stories. These aren’t necessarily the most important stories (many stories are much-read but little-commented), but we always find it an interesting look back; hope you do too!
#11 – 4-mile, 5-hour closure after Highway 99 crash, June 10, 2014 – 121 comments
****Followup note – This much-scrutinized situation was reviewed at City Hall earlier this month; it’s led to changes including more hours of staffing at the city Traffic Management Center.
#10 – SDOT apologies for ‘scumbag hat’ tweet making fun of West Seattle Bridge drivers, May 5, 2014 – 122 comments
#9 – Barton family eviction/protest, July 18, 2014 – 131 comments
****Followup note – Their foreclosure lawsuit is still making its way through the court system at last check.
#8 – West Seattle Health Club officially open, November 4, 2014 – 137 comments
#7 – West Seattle Athletic Club closes; property owner opening WS Health Club, October 25, 2014 – 140 comments
****Followup note on the previous two – The gym’s popular swimming pool has yet to reopen; management says HVAC equipment is still on the way.
#6 – Terrible Beauty closes abruptly, June 9, 2014 – 143 comments
****Followup note – Westside Public House opened in the space last month.
#5 – Transit-funding Proposition 1 voted down, April 22, 2014 – 149 comments
****Follow-up: The same proposal was sent to just Seattle voters in November and passed.
#4 – Helicopter pursuit of LoJack-equipped stolen car leads to suspect’s arrest – January 31, 2014 – 152 comments
****Followup: The man arrested that night, Nicholas Broughton, was sentenced in September to 4+ years in prison.
#3 – Thousands lose power in windstorm, October 25, 2014 – 159 comments
#2 – Bartons removed again, arrested for trespassing, August 15, 2014 – 193 comments
#1 – Trash truck in Arbor Heights blamed for power outage, September 30, 2014 – 230 comments
Want to look even further back? The 2013 WSB list is here; the 2012 list is here; the 2011 list is here. Thank you for all your collaboration and participation again this year – text or call 206-293-6302 any time – and here’s hoping for an exceptional 2015!
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